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2.04.12 Prime Farmland Investigation <br />(1) The applicant conducted a pre - application investigation of the areas proposed <br />to be disturbed by surface operations and facilities, to determine whether the <br />lands may be prime farmland. The applicant independently determined the <br />lands were not prime farmland. <br />(2) Land shall not be considered prime farmland where the applicant can <br />demonstrate one of the following: <br />(a) The land has not been historically used as cropland. <br />(f) A December 20, 2010 letter from the NRCS indicates a small portion of <br />the area is listed as prime, however a field review determined the site <br />does not have crop history. Therefore the area is not considered prime <br />farmland. The NRCS letter is located in Exhibit 8. <br />(3) The applicant requests a negative determination of prime farmland based <br />upon (1), (2)(a) and (2)(0 above. <br />Permit Application 2.04 -40 04111 <br />